Volcanoes in the United States

About the map

Access comprehensive data on 167 volcanoes across the United States with our specialized GIS dataset. This collection includes information on both active and extinct volcanoes, characterized mainly by their type such as stratovolcanoes and shield volcanoes. Notable examples include Mount Saint Helens, known for its dramatic 1980 eruption, and Loihi Seamount, an underwater volcano that is still forming. Each entry is detailed with attributes like elevation, both in meters and feet, and links to additional resources like Wikipedia for further reading. Ideal for professionals in geology and geography, this dataset serves as a critical tool for analysis and educational purposes.

Included in our Volcanoes in United States dataset are a variety of features, including: • Mount Veniaminof: (active, 8225 ft) • Fourpeaked Mountain: (active, 6903 ft) • Mount Steller: (active, 7454 ft) • Mount Saint Helens: (active, 8363 ft) • Volcán Concepción: (active, 5282 ft) • Almolonga: (active) • Loma Morera: (extinct, 2037 ft) • Lōʻihi Seamount: (active, -3199 ft) • Mount Iliamna: (dormant, 10016 ft) • Tseax Cone: (dormant, 2001 ft) • Mount Douglas: (dormant, 7021 ft) • Glacier Peak: (dormant, 10545 ft) • Volcán Barva: (dormant, 9534 ft) • Mount Fee: (extinct, 7093 ft) • Crater Peak: (active, 7575 ft) • Santiaguito: (active, 8366 ft) • Tres Virgenes Volcanic Complex: (dormant, 6037 ft) • Mount Edgecumbe: (dormant, 3202 ft) • Cerro Colorado: (extinct, 7415 ft) • Caribou Tuya: (5807 ft) • Buck Hill: (5200 ft) • The Black Tusk: (7608 ft) • Mount Brew: (5764 ft) • Mount Adams: (12281 ft) Once you have signed up for your Felt account, you will be have your own interactive map of Volcanoes in United States. From there, you can style, filter, inspect, transform and export your revised data in GeoPackage format. You will also have access to our comprehensive library of ready-made GIS data, including many more datasets for United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many volcanoes are in the US?

The continental US is home to roughly 20 active or potentially active volcanoes, primarily concentrated in the Pacific Northwest.

What 12 states have active volcanoes?

Twelve states include Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, and Colorado.

What volcano is most likely to erupt in the US?

Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens in Washington are considered most likely to erupt in the near term. Yellowstone Caldera in Wyoming represents the most powerful potential threat.